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It takes a community to help you help your kids make safe and healthy decisions. This blog tackles the real, everyday issues our children face concerning drugs and alcohol, authored by law enforcement and other professionals in various roles serving communities just like yours.

September 21, 2011 | by Andrew Dale 3 Comments

Calling the Police on our Kids: Unthinkable or Essential?

Anyone working in law enforcement has overheard the occasional parent walking by with their kids saying, “You better be good, or that officer will take you off to jail!” When I hear things like this, I usually just smile, chuckle and shrug off the comment. However, it has always bothered... Continue Reading >

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The Community Engagement blog is designed to tackle the real, everyday issues children face concerning drugs and alcohol, authored by law enforcement and other professionals in key roles serving communities around the country.

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